The 30 year-old writer talks about being parentless at 3 and the complex relationship with her mentally disabled sister whom she now has guardianship of. She and Paul bond over suicidal thoughts, isolating and much much more! http://mentalpod.com/Jeanie-Bergen-podcast
Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
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Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
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Re: Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
This is the most relentessly "awfulsome" episode of MIHH ever. I am horrified at myself for laughing while Jeanie is crying and Paul is talking about being suicidal. Now I hate myself even more.
"Depression can be the sand that makes the pearl." Joni Mitchell
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Re: Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
Well if you're a horrible person so am I. Couldn't help but smile when they were both breaking down. 
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Re: Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
"I'm going to charge you for kleenex."
Only Paul.
Only Paul.
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Re: Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
Very moving episode. I was listening with earbuds in the waiting room for an oil change. I had to keep clearing my throat, trying to hide the fact that I was holding back my own tears. Maybe that wasn't the best setting for listening to this episode.
Something about a woman crying. I totally fell in love with Jeanie, and a little with Paul too, although he didn't have the crying girl thing going on. Of course, as a guy, I'm ashamed. I'm not supposed to wear my heart on my sleeve like this.
So thanks Jeanie, Paul for opening my heart with this episode, and for a giving me something to feel ashamed of during an oil change. I needed that.
Something about a woman crying. I totally fell in love with Jeanie, and a little with Paul too, although he didn't have the crying girl thing going on. Of course, as a guy, I'm ashamed. I'm not supposed to wear my heart on my sleeve like this.
So thanks Jeanie, Paul for opening my heart with this episode, and for a giving me something to feel ashamed of during an oil change. I needed that.
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Re: Episode 217: Jeanie Bergen
Jeanie Bergen, What a beautiful example of everything good about human potential you are. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
FSBO: CLASSIC 1980 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon. Steering pulls hard to the left making it hard to drive. Dents, dings & other intrinsic damage. 4 different sized tires. Vintage 1980 Toyota two tone GFY paint theme with faux wood interior.